Having chest pain & symptoms? Call 9-1-1 immediately!

Heart attacks have beginnings. These beginnings occur in more than 50% of patients. Most importantly, if recognized in time, these "beginnings" can be treated before the heart is damaged!

Alarming Statistics

Heart disease causes approximately 1 of 4 deaths in the United States.

About 50% of sudden cardiac deaths occur outside a hospital. This suggests that many people don't act on early warning signs.

Survey results show that only 27% of the respondents were aware of all major symptoms and knew to call 9-1-1.

By sharing Early Heart Attack Education (EHAC), we can change these sobering statistics!

Bluegrass Community Hospital received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the best heart care treatment available. As an accredited facility, we use the newest methods and best practices in heart care to ensure that our patients receive:

Right care at the right time to minimize or eliminate heart damage due to heart attack

Timely and accurate diagnoses to reduce the disruption to your life and get you back home as soon as possible

Help and communication to better understand how to respond to your heart emergencies

Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. EMS staff are trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room.